CVE-2020-7867 (GCVE-0-2020-7867)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-10-27 00:43 – Updated: 2024-08-04 09:41
VLAI
Title
Helpu arbitrary file creation vulnerability
Summary
An improper input validation vulnerability in Helpu solution could allow a local attacker to arbitrary file creation and execution without click file transfer menu. It is possible to file in arbitrary directory for user because the viewer program receive the file from agent with privilege of administrator.
Severity
8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation
Assigner
krcert CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard – unranked: 6 records in the last 180 days, 10 needed details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
HelpU HelpuViewer.exe Affected: 2018.5.21.0 , ≤ 2018.5.21.0 (custom)
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